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The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

The House wrapped up the third week of the 2026 Fiscal Session, and we expect to complete our work next week. As the session moves forward, our focus remains on passing a responsible budget that prioritizes the needs of Arkansans while maintaining fiscal discipline. On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the […]

On Thursday, the Joint Budget Committee adopted an amendment to the Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA), the framework that outlines and prioritizes state spending for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal includes an overall increase of $211 million compared to the current fiscal year, with targeted investments in Educational Freedom Accounts, the Arkansas State Police, the […]

The Fiscal Session continued on Wednesday, with the Special Language Subcommittee spending several hours reviewing proposed amendments to appropriation bills. The subcommittee provides recommendations to the Joint Budget Committee on special language, which outlines how funds may be used for the operations of state agencies, boards, commissions, and higher education institutions. The House passed several […]

The House began the third week of the Fiscal Session on Tuesday, continuing work on a series of appropriation bills. Measures approved today include appropriations for the Arkansas State Library, the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission, and Arkansas State University. Speaker Brian S. Evans told members the legislature remains on track to conclude the Fiscal Session […]

The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax relief for Arkansans. In a 92–0 vote, members approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property […]

The House completed its second week of the 2026 Fiscal Session with a focus on both the state budget and a proposal aimed at providing additional property tax relief for Arkansans. In a 92–0 vote, members approved HR1006, a resolution that would allow for the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to increase the homestead property […]